Grilled Chicken with Peach Glaze (Printable Version)

Enjoy grilled drumsticks with a sweet and spicy peach glaze.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 8 chicken drumsticks

→ Condiments

02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp kosher salt
04 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ Spicy Peach Glaze

05 - 2/3 cup peach preserves or jam
06 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
07 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
08 - 1 tbsp soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
09 - 1–2 tsp hot sauce, to taste
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 tsp grated fresh ginger

# Directions:

01 - Set your grill to medium heat, approximately 350°F.
02 - Dry the chicken drumsticks with paper towels and rub them with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper.
03 - In a small saucepan, combine peach preserves, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, hot sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until smooth and slightly thickened for about 3-5 minutes, then set aside.
04 - Place the drumsticks on the grill and cook for 25-30 minutes, turning every 5-7 minutes until fully cooked, with golden skin.
05 - In the last 10 minutes of grilling, generously brush the drumsticks with the spicy peach glaze, turning frequently until they become sticky and caramelized.
06 - Remove the drumsticks from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot with extra glaze on the side if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This dish gives you that barbecue flair without complicating your cooking routine.
  • The sweet-spicy glaze is like a summer hug, making every bite memorable.
02 -
  • The glaze can easily become too thick if cooked too long, so keep an eye on it!
  • Using fresh ginger instead of powdered is a game-changer for the flavor intensity.
03 -
  • Always let your grill heat adequately; this ensures that those drumsticks cook evenly.
  • Brushing the glaze on in the final moments truly melds the flavors.
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